• Welcome to the LegalBeagles Consumer and Legal Forum.
    Please Register to get the most out of the forum. Registration is free and only needs a username and email address.
    REGISTER
    Please do not post your full name, reference numbers or any identifiable details on the forum.
  • If you need direct help with your employment issue you can contact us at admin@legalbeaglesgroup.com for further assistance. This will give you access to “off-forum” support on a one-to- one basis from an experienced employment law expert for which we would welcome that you make a donation to help towards their time spent assisting on your matter. You can do this by clicking on the donate button in the box below.

Repaying training fees

Collapse
Loading...
X
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Repaying training fees

    Hello,

    I left employment at my last company on 30 September. Before I left, my line manager had arranged for me to go on a one day training event which cost £354. This event took place on 23 August. I started employment with this company on 14 April, and throughout this time, I never saw or signed any contract or terms and conditions of employment. I had no idea that I would be responsible for repaying this fee if I left employment within one year, and this was not communicated to me verbally or in writing before I attended the event. No separate training agreement was given to me either.

    Almost two months after I left, I have now received a letter in the post saying that I "left prior to settling the invoice as per your terms and conditions of employment" and to "arrange for payment of the attached invoice of £354 to be sent to us immediately". When I left, I had holiday entitlement left over which could have reduced this sum, but this option was not given to me either and I had no idea that I was responsible for paying the invoice at the time, otherwise I would never have attended.

    The CEO of this company was reknowned for not settling his invoices, and I feel like they are trying to exploit me.I can't afford to pay this much, not with Xmas approaching.

    What should I do?
    Tags: None

  • #2
    Re: Repaying training fees

    What I would do would, I'm sure, not be considered good practice!

    I'd write saying you do not believe you were liable for this debt, please coud they provide the relevant conditions of employment where this is stated and a contract of employment signed by you.

    Alternatively at your risk you could ignore it and see what they do.

    Comment


    • #3
      Re: Repaying training fees

      I'd follow labman's advice.

      Because unless they have a written agreement signed by you before the training day they can't lawfully require you to pay for it.

      To confirm this could direct them to s.15 of the ERA 1996.

      http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/...ts-to-employer

      Comment


      • #4
        Re: Repaying training fees

        Thanks for your advice guys. I plan on posting a formal reply to them on Monday saying that I am not responsible for paying the invoice according to Section 15 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and that I never saw or signed any terms and conditions or contract.

        Comment


        • #5
          Re: Repaying training fees

          I believe that I might be more succinct and refer the CEO to the celebrated retort in the unreported case from 1971 of Arkell v Pressdram.

          Comment


          • #6
            Re: Repaying training fees

            Originally posted by CleverClogs View Post
            I believe that I might be more succinct and refer the CEO to the celebrated retort in the unreported case from 1971 of Arkell v Pressdram.

            Lol upon reading this throught his thread just now, i was thinking of telling the OP to refer to the Arkell case too, but you beat me to it
            Please note that this advice is given informally, without liability and without prejudice. Always seek the advice of an insured qualified professional. All my legal and nonlegal knowledge comes from either here (LB),my own personal research and experience and/or as the result of necessity as an Employer and Businessman.

            By using my advice in any form, you agreed to waive all rights to hold myself or any persons representing myself of any liability.

            If you PM me, make sure to include a link to your thread as I don't give out advice in private. All PMs that are sent in missuse (including but not limited to phishing, spam) of the PM application and/or PMs that are threatening or abusive will be reported to the Site Team and if necessary to the police and/or relevant Authority.

            I AM SO GOING TO GET BANNED BY CEL FOR POSTING terrible humour POSTS.

            The Governess; 6th March 2012 GRRRRRR

            Comment

            View our Terms and Conditions

            LegalBeagles Group uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to create a secure and effective website. By using this website, you are consenting to such use.To find out more and learn how to manage cookies please read our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

            If you would like to opt in, or out, of receiving news and marketing from LegalBeagles Group Ltd you can amend your settings at any time here.


            If you would like to cancel your registration please Contact Us. We will delete your user details on request, however, any previously posted user content will remain on the site with your username removed and 'Guest' inserted.

            Announcement

            Collapse

            Welcome to LegalBeagles


            Donate with PayPal button

            LegalBeagles is a free forum, founded in May 2007, providing legal guidance and support to consumers and SME's across a range of legal areas.

            See more
            See less

            Court Claim ?

            Guides and Letters
            Loading...



            Search and Compare fixed fee legal services and find a solicitor near you.

            Find a Law Firm


            Working...
            X